Answer Participating in the Canadian work visa program normally would have no impact on one's ability to return in H1B status. It essentially would be treated no differently than if the individual had returned temporarily to their home country. (27.Jul.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide...
The visa category known as B-1 in lieu of H1B is a lesser-known and frequently misunderstood option. This category is intended to permit foreign companies to send their employees to the United States temporarily, for the purpose of performing duties related to their foreign employment....
AnswerThe USCIS has an online tool available that provides average processing time information for most types of applications and petitions. (20.Jul.2023)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here. Copyright...
No matter how carefully important documents are guarded, many passports are lost or stolen each year. If one loses a passport that has a U.S. visa foil (often referred to as a "stamp"), there are special procedures that should be followed. Report Loss to Police Upon discovering...
The impact of multiple H1B cap registrations and legal arguments surrounding this hot topic are discussed by Murthy Law Firm attorneys in the podcast that aired 05.Jul.2023.The MP3 is available here and will soon be available in the archive of our teleconferences and podcasts on...
Answer Typically, if an H1B visa "stamp" is facially valid / unexpired, it can be used, along with an approved H1B petition, to request admission in H1B status. The fact that the previous petition has been withdrawn by your prior employer normally would have no impact...
Answer Being in the U.S. would typically not impact the wait time for an immigrant visa. If you happen to be in H1B status when the I-130 is approved and your priority date is current, you could file for adjustment of status (form I-485), as opposed...
Answer You can't transfer the visa to the new passport. Typically, however, so long as the visa in the old passport is not damaged, you may present both the new passport and the H1B visa in the old passport (along with the approved H1B petition) to...
Answer As long as the I-539 application to change status is filed before the end of your grace period, you generally will remain in a period of authorized stay while the application is pending. There is no requirement that you obtain the receipt notice before the...
Answer It is hard to answer this in general terms. How we may respond could differ depending on the type of H1B position, the wage level, etc. But one very common piece of evidence we prefer to include with most specialty occupation RFE responses is an...
